Getting Work To Work
Getting Work To Work

Getting Work To Work

Chris Martin Studios

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Getting Work To Work is a weekly podcast for creative entrepreneurs, storytellers, visionaries, and change-makers who are on a mission of chasing big ideas, telling epic stories, and leaving living legacies. Whether you’re just starting out or have been at this creative and curious life for some time, I hope you’ll not only learn something new in this podcast, but also find yourself challenged and inspired to break through the barriers that hold you back from getting your work to work.

Recent Episodes

“Imagine a Different Reality” with Dawn Andrews (GWTW871)
DEC 26, 2025
“Imagine a Different Reality” with Dawn Andrews (GWTW871)
<p>When was the last time you got permission to have fun in your business? For me, it&#8217;s been too long, so I&#8217;m grateful for today&#8217;s guest. Dawn Andrews is a business strategist, executive leadership coach, and podcaster who approaches her business as a playground to explore new tools and technologies that not only help herself, but also her clients. In this conversation, Dawn softens the fear around AI through an exploration of how she uses tools to boost her curiosity and creativity. She shares insights into the ways her brain and business work, how creativity can help us manage the world, the important mindset shift we need to make, how beginners can start using AI with a single piece of paper, and actual examples of AI in action.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Show Links</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://dawnandrews.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dawn Andrews</a></li> <li><a href="https://dawnandrews.com/12-day-ai-quick-wins-series/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">12 Day AI Quick Wins Series &#8211; Dawn Andrews</a></li> <li><a href="https://gettingworktowork.com/is-your-business-killing-you-gwtw865/">Is Your Business Killing You? (GWTW865)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jasper.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jasper</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.unibrands.co/collections/posca" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">POSCA Markers</a></li> <li><a href="https://ia.net/writer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iA Writer</a></li> <li><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/filterworld-how-algorithms-flattened-culture-kyle-chayka/85103bbd18489d77" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture</em></a>&nbsp;by Kyle Chayka</li> <li><a href="https://kylechayka.substack.com/p/on-algorithmic-anxiety" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On algorithmic anxiety &#8211; Kyle Chayka Industries</a></li> <li><a href="https://airtable.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Airtable</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.make.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make</a></li> <li><a href="https://mindpal.space/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MindPal</a></li> <li><a href="https://copilot.microsoft.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Microsoft Copilot</a></li> <li><a href="https://claude.ai/new" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Claude</a></li> <li><a href="https://chatgpt.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a></li> <li><a href="https://gemini.google.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google Gemini</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Five Minute Journal®</a></li> <li><a href="https://iamshaeo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I am Shae Omonijo</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Art of Gathering Book: How We Meet and Why It Matters</em></a>&nbsp;by Priya Parker</li> <li>Episode photo from Envato Elements:&nbsp;<a href="https://app.envato.com/search/photos/ce654f77-bb92-45f4-985b-1ebd4dcc67b4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>Glasses With Landscape View On City Background. Vision Concept. 3D Rendering</em></a></li> </ul>
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45 MIN
“W.W.G.D.” with gough (GWTW870)
DEC 19, 2025
“W.W.G.D.” with gough (GWTW870)
<p>Have you ever wondered what gough would do? I do, too. Fresh from his birthday celebration, gough is back on <em>Getting Work To Work</em>, again, to talk about his year-ending projects: a short documentary about a blind man traveling to see the greatest rock band in the world, an audio drama about the seedy underbelly of the podcasting world—sounds about right—and the Beernuts Productions podcast. We talk seriously about the reality of discrimination against people with disabilities, why gough uses silly t-shirts and humor to disarm people, his love for onion rings, the worst gym session ever in his life, jokes so old they can vote, how he found the most annoying voices for his podcasting audio drama, how he makes up the most important statistics to satisfy guests who only go on popular podcasts, the death of radio in Australia, and the weirdest podcast he went on to promote his work.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Show Links</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://beernutsproductions.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Beernuts Productions</a> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><em><a href="https://beernutsproductions.com/product/the-seedy-underbelly-of-podcasting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Seedy Underbelly of Podcasting</a></em></li> <li><a href="https://beernutsproductions.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beernuts Productions Podcast</a></li> <li><em><a href="https://beernutsproductions.com/product/the-advertising-meeting/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Advertising Meeting</a></em></li> <li><em><a href="https://beernutsproductions.com/product/trick-or-treat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Trick or Treat</a></em></li> <li><em><a href="https://beernutsproductions.com/product/mr-x/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mr. X.</a></em></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe9rrHr4shw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melbourne Trip &#8211; Documentary</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GknthQrTqbs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gold Coast News Clip</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><em><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/enshittification-why-everything-suddenly-got-worse-and-what-to-do-about-it-cory-doctorow/d3f8483b158906ce?ean=9780374619329&amp;next=t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It</a></em> by Cory Doctorow</li> <li><a href="https://www.oasisinet.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oasis</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx1Bh8ZvH84" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oasis &#8211; Wonderwall (Official Video)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dadsaysjokes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dadsaysjokes</a> on Instagram</li> <li><a href="https://www.rush.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rush</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155056/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">I Love You, Man (2009)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq3yjfoorsU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jason Segel &amp; Paul Rudd Meet Rush</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.apple.com/iphone/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple iPhone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.virginatlantic.com/en-US" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virgin Atlantic</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Docklands_Stadium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marvel (Docklands) Stadium</a></li> <li><a href="https://alcotraz.com/melbourne/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alcotraz</a> – Immersive Cocktail Experience</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RzXVXfOtbU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simpsons &#8211; Like, You Know, Whatever&#8230; (from &#8220;Summer of 4 ft 2&#8221;)</a></li> <li><a href="https://recordingroom.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Recording Room</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080339" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Airplane! (1980)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37547114/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Cleese Packs It In (2025)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3402138/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Naked Gun (2025)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14107334/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Running Man (2025)</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zambian_kwacha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zambian kwacha</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Berners-Lee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tim Berners-Lee</a></li> </ul>
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63 MIN
“Let’s Talk About It” with Chanda Coston (GWTW869)
DEC 13, 2025
“Let’s Talk About It” with Chanda Coston (GWTW869)
<p>Sprinkled throughout today&#8217;s conversation is a phrase I absolutely love. No matter the situation or the statement, the response is simple, &#8220;Let&#8217;s talk about it.&#8221; Chanda Coston is a Navy Veteran, PMP, and Business Strategist who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs—especially women over 40—turn chaos into clarity and grow businesses that make sense (and money). In our time together, we talk about the need for clarity, the importance in telling our stories, and having people in our corner. Chanda also talks about her life as a professional pivoter, the reality that nothing happens overnight, trusting yourself, starting over and carving new paths, and systems as self-care. If you&#8217;re looking to make some changes, let this sink in: If Chanda can do it, so can you.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Show Links</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.chanda-co.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.chanda-co.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chanda Co. Strategist</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/Chanda__Co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chanda Co. on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://join.chanda-co.com/ebook-3720" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free Ebook: <em>Barriers to Breakthru</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://join.chanda-co.com/home-page-page" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">1:1 Tiny Challenge ($21)</a></li> <li><em><a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-12-week-year-get-more-done-in-12-weeks-than-others-do-in-12-months-brian-p-moran/155bb8e9ae584609?ean=9781118509234&amp;next=t" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months</a></em> by Brian P Moran and Michael Lennington</li> <li>Episode photo from Envato Elements: <em><a href="https://app.envato.com/photos/bf5c6643-a098-4bc5-88dd-6dc2c52c3a83" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Study Of Patterns And Lines</a></em></li> </ul>
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39 MIN
Turn Off Your Autopilot (GWTW868)
DEC 6, 2025
Turn Off Your Autopilot (GWTW868)
<p>I&#8217;ve been slowly waking up to the reality that I&#8217;ve been running my business and living my life on autopilot for far too long. It&#8217;s been six years since I really felt like I was in control and not operating by the whims of others and the seat of my pants. But here I am, staring at 2026 off in the distance, ready to shake the sleep from my eyes and do something completely different. In this episode, I&#8217;m going to share why I&#8217;m ready to shake things up, how I&#8217;m reconnecting with my vision, passion, and action, and how you can, too.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reflection Questions, Part One</h2> <p>Before I go any further, I have some reflection questions for you. It might be useful to open your notes app or get a journal and pen out to write down your thoughts to these four questions:</p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>How loud is your fear?</li> <li>What is your fear saying to you?</li> <li>Do you know where you&#8217;re going?</li> <li>How long has your autopilot been engaged?</li> </ol> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reflection Questions, Part 2</h2> <p>Okay, before I dive into what these three words mean for me and my future, take a few moments in your notes app or journal and write down some initial thoughts to these three questions:</p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>What is my vision?</li> <li>How does my passion help bring that vision to life?</li> <li>What actions am I taking to make sure that my vision and passion become a reality?</li> </ol> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Reflection Questions, Part 3</h2> <p>Now that I&#8217;ve shared a little about my own vision, passion, and action, I want you to return to your notes app or journal and go deeper with these questions:</p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>What really is my vision?</li> <li>What are my passion levels teaching me?</li> <li>What is the next action I need to take?</li> </ol> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Show Links</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080339/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Airplane! (1980)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088258/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Is Spinal Tap (1984)</a></li> <li><em><a href="https://www.chrismartinstudios.com/innovators-of-vancouver/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Innovators of Vancouver</a></em></li> <li>Episode photo from Envato Elements: <em><a href="https://elements.envato.com/no-people-in-empty-captain-cabin-with-dashboard-na-XEAN9EU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">No people in empty captain cabin with dashboard navigation</a></em></li> </ul>
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14 MIN
“The Intriguing Nature of People” with Izzy Poirier (GWTW867)
NOV 28, 2025
“The Intriguing Nature of People” with Izzy Poirier (GWTW867)
<p>I always enjoy meeting people who think deeply about the work they do, but also have a lot of fun doing it. Izzy Poirier is a designer, brand strategist, zine publisher, and community builder. From her earliest years, she&#8217;s been intrigued with the nature of people, their stories and identities, and making sure that they have a place to belong. In our conversation, we talk about the intersection of design, brand strategy, community building with the Ottawa Design Club, craft, and the art of zines. We also dive into <em>Pivotal Moments</em>, a zine featuring stories from creatives around the world, produced in collaboration with the Ottawa Design Club and New York Design Club. Izzy shares what went into producing the zine, curating the stories, the impact, and how a single font changed everything in the design phase of the project. If you&#8217;re looking for some inspiration as you consider new projects or pivots in your own future, then this is the episode for you.</p> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Show Links</h2> <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.izzypoirier.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Izzy Poirier</a></li> <li><a href="https://ottdesign.club" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ottawa Design Club</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nydesign.club" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New York Design Club</a></li> <li><em><a href="https://www.nydesign.club/store/p/pivotalmomentsbook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pivotal Moments</a></em></li> <li><a href="https://crahmanti.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heather Crank (Crahmánti)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.scalehouse.org/benddesign" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bend Design</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cadillac LYRIQ</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14107334/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Running Man (2025)</a></li> <li><a href="https://nonfoundry.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Non Foundry</a></li> <li><a href="https://type-department.com/products/non-ophelie" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Non Ophelie</a></li> <li><a href="https://type-01.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TYPE01</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.xerox.com/en-us/digital-printing/graphic-print-design?CMP=BAC-creative" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Xerox – Graphic &amp; Print Design Solutions</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.brandmagazine.com.hk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brand – International Brand Design Magazine</a></li> </ul>
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49 MIN